G.H. Chemicals Ltd.
St. Hyacinthe PQ Canada
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
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FLAMMABILITY AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
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| No risk when exposed to heat or flames. | |||
| MEASURES TO EXTINGUISH SMALL OR MODERATE FIRES | |||
| · Chemical powder | |||
| · Carbon dioxide | |||
| · Halon | |||
| · Water spray or standard foam | |||
| MEASURES TO EXTINGUISH LARGER FIRES | |||
| · Water spray or standard foam | |||
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PRECAUTIONS: Avoid breathing any fumes or dust. Remain upwind of the fire and wear a self contained breathing apparatus. |
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REACTIVITY
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| Stable at standard temperature and pressure. | |||
| PRODUCTS INCOMPATIBLE WITH ZINC OXIDE | |||
| ·Chlorinated rubber: Violent reaction or explosion with zinc oxide at 215 degrees Celcius. | |||
| ·Flax oil: Exothermic reaction with possibility of ignition. | |||
| ·Magnesium: If heated: explosive reaction. | |||
| ·Strong bases and acids: Possibility of violent reaction | |||
| ·DECOMPOSITION: When heated at high temperature, zinc oxide can produce toxic fumes. | |||
| TOXICOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES AND HEALTH EFFECTS
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| NOTE: Zinc oxide fumes appear only upon the formation of zinc oxide from zinc metal. | |||
| EXPOSURE LIMITS (ACGIH) | |||
| · 10 milligrams per cubic meter of zinc oxide dust | |||
| · 5 milligrams per cubic meter of zinc oxide fumes | |||
| TOXICITY DATA | |||
| · 500 milligrams/24hours/skin-rabbit: light irritation | |||
| · 500 milligrams/24hours/eyes-rabbit: light irritation | |||
| · 600 milligrams/cubic meter/inhalation-human: TCLO | |||
| · 7950 milligrams/kilogram/oral-mouse: LD5O | |||
| · 500 milligrams/kilogram/oral-human: LDLO | |||
| · 240 milligrams/kilogram/intraperitoneal-rat: LD5O | |||
| Carcinogenic effect: none | |||
| ·Toxic by absorption through the peritoneum. | |||
| INHALATION | |||
| Acute exposure: | |||
| · When heated: Inhalation of fumes can cause fume fever. | |||
| Symptoms: | |||
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· Sweating, shivering, headache, fever, chills, thirst, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, weakness and tiredness. · The symptoms occur 4 to 12 hours after exposure and usually last up to 24 hours. |
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| SKIN CONTACT | |||
| · No irritation of skin for short exposure. | |||
| Chronic exposure: | |||
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· In cases of poor personal hygiene, occupational dermatitis (oxide pox) can occur where zinc oxide dust combines with debris and bacteria to block sweat glands on the skin. |
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| EYE CONTACT | |||
| Acute exposure: | |||
| · May cause redness and irritation. | |||
| Chronic exposure: | |||
| · Repetitive of prolonged exposure to zinc oxide fumes may cause conjunctivitis. | |||
| INGESTION | |||
| Acute exposure: | |||
| ·The toxic dose is 2 grams/kilogram and over. At the extreme, zinc oxide can cause gastro-enteritis. | |||
| Chronic exposure: | |||
| ·Permeates the placenta and excreted through maternal milk. | |||
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FIRST
AID AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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| INHALATION | |||
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· If exposed to zinc oxide fumes, remove person to a well ventilated area, treat according to symptoms and seek medical attention. |
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| SKIN CONTACT | |||
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· Remove contaminated clothes. · Wash contacted area with mild soap and water (15 minutes), then dry. · Seek medical attention if skin irritation occurs and persists. |
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| EYE CONTACT | |||
| · Rinse eyes immediately with water making sure to occasionally lift the eyelids (15-20 minutes). | |||
| · Consult a physician. | |||
| INGESTION | |||
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· If the person is conscious, give him/her two (2) to four (4) glasses of water and provoke vomiting by placing finger deep in the throat. Keep victim warm and rested. |
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| · Consult a physician. | |||
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PREVENTIVE
MEASURES
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| PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: | |||
| RESPIRATOR (FOR ZINC OXIDE FUMES) | |||
| · Positive pressure, anti-dust, anti-fog respirator or standard respirator. | |||
| If the concentration is over 250 milligrams/cubic meter: | |||
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· Requires an air purifier respirator with full facial unit complete with high efficiency particle filter, positive pressure or standard respirator complete with full facial unit. |
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| If the concentration is over 2500 milligrams/cubic meter: | |||
| · Self-contained half mask apparatus. | |||
| · GLOVES: *protective gloves | |||
| · CLOTHES:*appropriate working clothes | |||
| · EYE PROTECTION:*anti-splash or anti-dust safety goggles. Do not use contact lenses as safety equipment. | |||
| COLLECTIVE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: | |||
| VENTILATION : | |||
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· It is recommended to use positive displacement air extractor and/or a mechanical ventilation system and/or a ventilation system complete with an air treatment enclosure to meet the published exposure limits norms. |
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| LEAKAGE
OF PRODUCT
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| · Recover the product and place in appropriate containers. | |||
| · The containers should be labelled, clean, dry and fitted with a cover. | |||
| · Sweep and/or wash down the surface exposed to the product. | |||
| · Ventilate the area while cleaning. | |||
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DISPOSAL
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The product recovered can be recycled if in acceptable condition. If not, dispose per published norms and/or contact the manufacturer for assistance and recommendation on disposal of the product. Observe any Federal, State or local rules relative to disposal of product. |
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| STORAGE
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| · Store as far as possible from non-compatible substances. | |||
| · Store product in labelled, clean, dry, covered containers. | |||
| · Place in a cool, dry, and well ventilated area. | |||
| · Keep the containers closed if product is not used. | |||
| · Observe any Federal, State or local rules relative to the storage of this product. | |||
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SECTION
313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION
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This product contains the following toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372: |
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| Cas#: Not applicable. | |||
| CHEMICAL NAME: Zinc Oxide (Reportable as a Zinc compound) | |||
| PERCENT BY WEIGHT: 100% | |||
| This information must be included in all MSDS that are copied and distributed for this material. | |||